Trust us, those calls aren’t from Grasshopper, and we’re working to stop the spam call issue. We hate spammers just as much as you do!

We’ve received quite a few reports from customers about “Grasshopper spam calls,” which brought our attention to the growing problem of caller ID spoofing and robocalls.

We want to take this opportunity to explain what these things are, why they happen, how to prevent them and what we’re doing about it.

Technology’s grip has tightened, causing all of us to email, text, IM, and Skype. We often communicate using the written word, rather than the spoken voice, and this might be bad for business. At Grasshopper, we love technology and all it can do for us. The web is our friend, and so are our smartphones, software solutions, and cool apps. Technology helps us do our job, but it’s also brought changes that aren’t necessarily good, at least according to Harvard Business Review. 

A virtual phone system puts all the great features of a traditional business phone system into the hands of small businesses and entrepreneurs like you, but without the high cost and maintenance.

Today, businesses are using virtual phone systems to help them sound professional and stay connected when they’re on the go. But a virtual phone system has a lot more to offer than great features and a toll free number! Did you know how flexible a virtual phone system can be?

Check out these examples of unexpected ways to make the most of your virtual phone system:

Realtors are a super competitive bunch. They compete over properties, zip codes, and buyers. The stakes are high — it’s relatively easy to become a realtor, but hard to succeed. Those who succeed can make millions of dollars. The others die a slow and painful (business) death.

Entrepreneurs face similar competitive dynamics. Developing products and services is the easy part. Getting people to pay for them is a whole other story. It turns out, small businesses can learn a lot from the way realtors prospect.

Few business owners start off with a sleek corporate office and a full bank account (dreams don’t count). For most entrepreneurs, every hour is dedicated to growing their company and every dollar earned is reinvested. To survive, there’s no room for wasted time or expensive resources. That’s why small business owners everywhere are turning to virtual phone systems in order to stay relevant in today’s hyper-competitive marketplace.

Here are six ways a virtual phone system will make your life easier: